Wedding Cupcakes

I did these cupcakes for some friends wedding last month.

They worked out great...They were chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting and topped with a small chocolate shell. Their reception was on the water in the bay and was beautiful.

For the cake:

1 chocolate cake mix

1 small box instant chocolate fudge pudding mix

1/2 c. sugar

3/4 c. oil

3/4 c. water

4 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. sour cream

1 c. finely chopped chocolate chips

Sift dry ingredients. Mix in oil, eggs, water, and vanilla.

Stir in sour cream & chocolate.  Pour into lined cupcake tins.

Bake at 350 for 17-22 minutes {depending on your oven}

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1/2 c. unsalted butter, room temp

6 ounces cream cheese, room temp

1 tsp. vanilla

3 c. powdered sugar

In large mixing bowl; beat butter, cream cheese, & vanilla until smooth.  Scrap the sides as needed during mixing. Add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.  Beat on medium speed for about a minute to lighten up the frosting.

I used chocolate molds and filled them with molding chocolate for the seashells on top.  You can find these at any cake supply or craft store.  Happy Baking!